Enrollment
296
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Three Rivers, MI
Andrews Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Andrews Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263384006927
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrews Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Three Rivers · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrews Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrews Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Three Rivers, MI.
School address
District: Three Rivers Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263384006927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andrews Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andrews Elementary School
Andrews Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Three Rivers, Michigan, enrolling 296 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.6% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 296 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 599 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #122.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Three Rivers Community Schools also operates Three Rivers High School (632 students) and Three Rivers Middle School (476 students) alongside Andrews Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Andrews Elementary School compares
Andrews Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,476
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Andrews Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Three Rivers Community Schools, which includes Andrews Elementary School.
$13,476
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 56.7%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Andrews Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Hoppin School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrews Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Andrews Elementary School
How many students attend Andrews Elementary School?
Andrews Elementary School has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Three Rivers, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrews Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrews Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andrews Elementary School?
53.6% of students at Andrews Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrews Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Andrews Elementary School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Three Rivers, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrews Elementary School?
Andrews Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andrews Elementary School rank among public schools in Three Rivers?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrews Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Three Rivers, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Three Rivers on the city page.
Is Andrews Elementary School a good school?
Andrews Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Three Rivers Community Schools?
Besides Andrews Elementary School, Three Rivers Community Schools also operates Three Rivers High School (632 students), Three Rivers Middle School (476 students), and Ruth Hoppin School (293 students). See the Three Rivers Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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